The Detroit Lions got a familiar face back in their lineup on Sunday as veteran Nate Burleson (broken arm) returned from a seven-game absence. Burleson got the second-most targets (10) from quarterback Matthew Stafford and finished with seven catches for 77 yards and a touchdown in a 24-21 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Burleson now has 33 targets in four games and can reclaim his role as the Lions' No. 2 wide receiver behind Calvin Johnson. Can all that attention translate into results in fantasy football leagues?

Overview: Returned to the Lions' lineup in a big way (7 catches, 77 yards, TD) after missing seven games with a broken arm.

Background: An 11-year veteran who has played for the Vikings, Seahawks and Lions. … has played in just 10 games over the last two seasons, suffering a broken leg last season and a broken left forearm this season. … has struggled to find consistency after posting a 1,000-yard season with Minnesota back in 2004. … has averaged 45 catches for 675 yards and 5 touchdowns per 16 games over his 11 seasons.

2013 stats: 26 rec., 33 targets, 316 yards, 1 TD in 4 games.

Numbers and trends: Has been targeted at least six times in all four games he's played this season. … got a season-high 10 targets in his return to the lineup in Week 12, making seven catches for 77 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 24-21 loss to Tampa Bay. … when healthy has been the clear No. 2 target behind Calvin Johnson in Detroit's pass-happy offense. … Lions have attempted the second-most pass attempts (465) in the NFL, which had yielded 50-plus targets to four different players.

Strengths: The Lions are hurting for a true No. 2 wide receiver to complement Johnson. … Burleson has gotten consistent targets when in the lineup, racking up 33 in four games and 10 in his return to the lineup in Week 12. … cashes in on a high percentage of pass attempts as defenses roll coverage toward Johnson. … already has five catches of at least 20 yards, third-most on the team, in just four games. … schedule over the next five weeks includes matchups with three opponents that rank among the 13 worst pass defenses in the NFL.

Risk factors: Injuries are a lingering threat after missing much of the last two seasons with broken bones. … beyond a career year in 2004, has never proven to be more than a middling veteran who produces unspectacular yardage totals and scores few TDs. … while there are opportunities in Detroit's offense, there are also other mouths to feed in running backs Reggie Bush and Joique Bell, tight end Brandon Pettigrew and wide receivers Calvin Johnson and Kris Durham.

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Verdict: A known commodity with a favorable schedule; targets have been reliable enough to roll the dice as a bench option in most formats.